Karkhiyaon - Pindra, Varanasi

Karkhiyaon is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Karkhiyaw serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karkhiyaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karkhiyaon is 208581. The village covers a total geographical area of 867.06 hectares and falls under the 221206 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Karkhiyaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karkhiyaon

According to the 2011 Census, Karkhiyaon village had a total population of 4,817 people, including 2,400 males and 2,417 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.02%, with male literacy at 87.57% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 915, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Karkhiyaon

Karkhiyaon is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Karkhiyaon

Karkhiyaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khalispur, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Karkhiyaon is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karkhiyaon

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Karkhiyaon village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Karkhiyaon

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Karkhiyaon village are given below:

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